Two days ago, Argentine journalist César Luis Merlo said Julián Álvarez is willing to leave Manchester City, and is in advanced negotiations with Atlético Madrid.
Álvaro Morata will leave the La Liga side for AC Milan, and this forces them to sign a new striker this summer.
Mundo Deportivo state Atlético are working to sign Girona’s Artem Dovbyk and will then focus on the Manchester City star, who is their ‘dream’ target.
With regards to the Argentina international, the report says the Madrid club’s ‘interest is real’.
The 24-year-old is ‘considering leaving’ Manchester City, but it won’t be easy for Diego Simeone’s side to sign him because Manchester City have no plans to give him away.
Álvarez was part of Argentina’s Copa América winning squad and he will soon represent his country at the Olympics. Therefore, Los Rojiblancos plan to wait until the end of the window, to try and sign him on loan with a mandatory purchase option, with the fee to be paid in instalments.
Atlético are hopeful that by then, Pep Guardiola’s side would have bolstered their squad. This would be needed for them to ‘soften’ their stance on the South American, to open the exit door.
Marca say Álvarez’s asking price has always been a problem for Atlético. Despite this, they are hopeful because of his desire to leave the Premier League winners. The newspaper adds a potential deal could only be carried out towards the end of this window.
At this moment in time, Manchester City seem to be reluctant to let the player leave this summer.
